Torvald
TOR-vald; TOR-valt
Norse
"Thor's ruler"Share
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Updated Mon Apr 22 2024
Torvald Origin and Meaning
The name Torvald is a boy's name of Scandinavian, Norse origin meaning "Thor's ruler".
Torvald, not to be confused with Torvill of skating fame, is a Norse name which might be of interest to parents looking for Thor-related options. Torvald is most familiar in the English-speaking world as the infuriatingly sexist husband of Nora in Ibsen's play A Doll's House, which may account for its low usage. However, Linus Torvalds, inventor of Linux , might put the name into a more positive light, especially in Silicon Valley.